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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.69, 22,982.19 and 7,931.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.69, 22,982.19 and 7,931.26 is: 11,885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.69 : 22,982.19 = 7,931.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.69/22,982.19 = 7,931.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.69x = 22,982.19 × 7,931.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.69x = 182,277,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,277,724.26/15,336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,885.08

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